Extension of Racetrack Split Formula Proposed
A Vermont bill to extend indefinitely the sliding scale for the 18 percent parimutuel take from Green Mountain Park in Pownal is to be introduced in a special session by the House Ways and Means Committee. The 1965 formula, expiring Jan 1, 1967, shifts 3 to 8 percent to the state depending on daily handle, with the remainder to the track.
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Green Mountain Park
Henry F. Black
White River Junction
Black
Vermont House Passes 2.3 Million ETV Measure
The Vermont House approved a 2.3 million bill to create an educational television network, sending it to the Senate. The measure, unlikely to cost the state more than 1.5 million after a 750 thousand federal grant, would entrust the University of Vermont to develop and operate the network, marking the first such House approval in 12 years.
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Montpelier
Vermont House
Senate
House
Emory Hebard
Rglover
Vermont
Carl A. Anderson
Thetford
University of Vermont
Jury Ponders Verdict in Embezzlement Case
A Bennington County jury weighs guilt or innocence of Fern Durward of 200 Safford St charged with embezzling over 1500 dollars from Bennington Potters between March and August 1965. Durward pleaded not guilty as State's Attorney Wit ten and defense counsel Holden rested after closing arguments. Judge Sylvester and assistants charged the jury before they retired to deliberate shortly after 10 a.m. and planned a lunch break if still out at noon.
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Safford Street
Bennington County
Bennington Potters
Fern Durward
Safford St
R. Marshall Witten
Waldo C. Holden
Harold Sylvester
Howard C. Estes
Marion McCarthy
Johnson pledges stronger U S effort in Vietnam
President Johnson returns to the White House after a 10 000 mile Hawaii mission ending at Andrews Air Force Base. He pledges greater U S action in war and peace in Viet Nam after three days of Honolulu talks with South Vietnamese leaders that produced the Honolulu declaration redefining Allied strategy. Vice President Humphrey heads toward Saigon to continue the mission.
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Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Johnson
White House
Honolulu
Air Force One
Hubert H. Humphrey
Saigon
Los Angeles
Humphrey
Southeast Asia
Viet Nam
Congress
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Thieu
Army
William C. West
New Yorkers Hit With Vermont Liquor Tax Notices
About 250 residents of Rensselaer and Washington counties who crossed into Vermont to buy liquor are receiving New York sales tax notices. The state claims these purchases were substantial, defined as one or more cases, and notes that small tax-free allowances exist. Officials rely on sources in Bennington and Fair Haven to spot pattern purchases as New York enforces higher taxes and increases border vigilance.
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New York
Vermont
Rensselaer
Washington Counties
Bennington
Fair Haven
Rensselaer County
Rensselaer Couty
Sign Case Judgment Deferred in Shaftsbury
Court action began this morning in a billboard suit against Shaftsbury Vermont officials. The National Advertising Company seeks a declaratory judgment, to be decided later in the county court term. A joint statement of uncontested facts will be prepared, with a March decision expected.
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Shaftsbury
Vermont
National Advertising Company of
Brattleboro
U S Casualties Heavy As Offensive Continues
In ongoing coastal fighting U S casualties rise with 89 killed, 499 wounded, and 8 missing or captured as Marines, the 1st Air Cavalry, and the 101st Airborne sweep Viet Cong positions 300 miles northeast of Saigon. Viet Cong losses reach 1,541 killed and 245 captured. South Vietnamese losses 184 killed and 21 missing. SAC B52s bomb two Viet Nam targets while Vice President Humphrey tours Saigon with Ky after Honolulu talks.
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Saigon
Aps
U.S. Army
1St Air Cavalry
1011St Airborne
Ia Drang
Chu Pong Mountain
An Lao
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Guam
South Viet Nam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Honolulu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Johnson
Mixed Feelings Expressed at Viet War Student Reactions
Benhi students debate the Viet Nam war in a campus bulletin, with views ranging from defense of U.S. policy to protests against demonstrations. Quotes from Chip Howe Tom Cushman Tim Proud and others reflect confusion urgency and calls for peace or stronger action. See STUDENT REACTION Page 16 Col 3.
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Benhi
U.S
Viet Nam
Bendi
Chip Howe
Bennington
United States
America
Tim Proud
China
Russia
Trudi Southworth
Rick Dziadul
Bill Rowe
Gloria Hollister
Korea
38Th Parallel
New York Voters to Decide State Lottery Amendment
Albany N Y The legislature approved a constitutional amendment to place a state lottery on November ballots with proceeds earmarked for education The plan would generate about 400 million annually and creates a commission to run the lottery The bill passed the Assembly 123 to 37 and the Senate 39 to 22 with support across party lines
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Albany
N.Y
New York State
Assembly
Senate
Nelson Rockefeller
Congress weighs extra Viet War funds request
Senate panels pressed Johnson's plea for 12.3 billion dollars to extend Vietnam arms programs as war concerns rise in Southeast Asia. Generals warn of conflicts in Thailand and possible renewed Korean fighting, while Fulbright chairs a broad inquiry into U.S. Viet Nam policy.
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Washington
UPI
Johnson
Thailand
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
James M. Gavin
Red China
Gavin
U.S
Viet Nam
J. William Fulbright
D-Ark
Milne Faces Arraignment on Friday
Vermont state Rep. Donald G. Milne is slated for arraignment in Washington County Court on five counts of fraud and forgery. Prosecutors allege he diverted about 35000 dollars of client funds for personal use while his attorney says Milne may be at Brattleboro Retreat undergoing treatment.
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Bernasconi
A. Luke Crispe
Newfane
Milne
Inside View on Bennington College Plans
An editorial surveys ongoing plans at Bennington College, detailing proposed changes and the campus impact as the community weighs strategic options. The piece reflects on governance and reform, urging thoughtful consideration of the college’s future.
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Bennington College
Hanoi peace letter to India dismissed by diplomats
Diplomats in Washington London New York Tokyo and Paris discounted Hanoi initiative in a New Delhi letter from Ho Chi Minh to Indian President Radhakrishnan. The letter claimed India as ICC chairman has a special responsibility to help peace. Indira Gandhi declined comment in Jaipur. Indian Foreign Office said New Delhi hopes for a peaceful Viet Nam solution and that President Radhakrishnan assured Ho India would fulfill obligations.
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UPI
Hanoi
Washington
London
New York
Tokyo
Paris
New Delhi
Ho Chi Minh
India
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
International Control Commission
ICC
Viet Nam
Jaipur
Congress Party
National Congress
Indira Gandhi
Etsusaburo Shiina
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Yogi) Cushman
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